About Altius Nordic Ski Club Programs

Altius strives to be the premier Ski Jumping and Nordic Combined ski club in North America. Just like the Olympic Motto “Citius, Altius, Fortius”, the Altius Nordic Ski Club strives for its athletes to be Faster, Higher, Stronger.

The Altius Nordic Ski Club is the backbone of the National Training Center at Canada Olympic Park, and the only Ski Jumping year round training center in Canada. For more information go to Winsport Canada

Goals

To give great opportunities for athletes and officials of Ski Jumping & Nordic Combined to participate and learn.

To help athletes achieve peak performance through training and healthy lifestyles.

To encourage youth to carry on Olympic Ideals.

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Year Round Programs

The Ski Hoppers Program is the entry level, year-round program for young athletes ages eight and up. The program’s focus is overall fitness and fun, while learning to jump and cross country ski. Other fun, endurance and strength-building team activities are included, such as gymnastics, soccer, rollerblading, hiking, swimming, mountain biking, climbing, running, camping, and x-country and alpine ski trips. The program runs year round. Ski equipment is provided as part of the program cost. For more information call coach Wesley Savill at (403)540-7952 or savilleon@hotmail.com

This multi-sport program highlights overall physical development, enhances healthy lifestyles and leadership abilities in each participant. It also provides the base and introduces an opportunity for Long-Term Athlete Development (LTAD) in the 2 Olympic Sports of Ski Jumping and Nordic Combined skiing.Age Group: 6 – 13 years oldPrerequisite: Desire for Nordic Jumping and basic familiarity with the variety activities (see below)Desire to learn and take part in multi-sport activities (see below).Commitment: Two to four hours, three times each week (Spring, Fall, & Winter). One to Six weeks summer session (your choice).Coaching level: Level 1 – 3 NCCP (National Coaches Certification Program)ActivitiesYear Round: Nordic skiing and ski jumping (on snow and plastic), Balance, Coordination, General fitness and Flexibility, Development exercises, Sport games, and an introduction to sport-specific training.Coached ActivitiesFall and Spring: Ski Jumping, Gymnastics at Calgary Gymnastics Centre, Soccer, Basketball, Volleyball, Badminton, Tennis, Rollerblading, Hiking, Pool Swimming, Running, Training in arenas and recreational centres, Cross training, Active Games and more.